I have to admit something. Whenever I go to the grocery store these days looking for inspiration I immediately go for the blood oranges. Dang them for being so pretty and delicious! But with a quick look around, I soon found myself standing in front of a basket full of meyer lemons. You know, the sweet step-sister to the regular lemons. It’s time they get their chance in the spotlight. I created this lovely little cocktail that balances the slightly sweet and tangy flavor of meyer lemons with a splash of rosemary.
Cheers! To a long weekend! I hope you have an excellent one!
herby lemon
makes 1 cocktail
1.5 oz vodka
1 meyer lemon juice
.5 rosemary syrup
rosemary sprig to garnish
1
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Give it a good shake for about 10 seconds.
2
Strain into a glass and garnish with a rosemary sprig. Enjoy!
February 18th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
Ahh love love the cocktails with rosemary syrup. It’s also great with Champagne. Just make sure to get the rosemary springs out of there! http://thetastysidetolife.blogspot.com/2011/02/champagne-tasting-trip-chateau-viewing.html
February 21st, 2011 at 4:23 pm
Meyer lemons are a recent favorite of mine too- and this cocktail looks just perfect. I had a thyme-lemonade vodka drink during Restaurant Week NYC that looks similar- and tasted amazing! Love citrus- and a little booze on the side doesn’t hurt either